This archive report was first published on 5 October 2019.
Former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale is mourning the loss of his wife, Adelaide, who passed away after 39 years of marriage.
According to Boni, Adelaide was cancer-free, but she died of pulmonary hypertension.
Speaking to the media, Boni explained that Adelaide had been diagnosed with cancer in 2003, but they had overcome the battle through chemotherapy.
‘For avoidance of doubt I wish to announce to members of my extended family and my friends that Adelaide is dead,’ Boni said.
He added that Adelaide had been diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2003, but they had gone through chemotherapy and she had recovered.
However, this year, Adelaide developed cancer of the blood, also known as multiple myeloma, and they started chemotherapy again. She completed the course, and they confirmed that the cancer had been cured.
Two days ago, she developed pulmonary hypertension, and despite taking medication, she stopped breathing.
Tributes are pouring in for Adelaide, with Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya sending his condolences to the family.
‘The late Adelaide was a loving and dependable wife and mother to her family and a dedicated public servant at Masinde Muliro University where she was a member of staff,’ he said.
‘On behalf of my family and the entire Kakamega County, I send my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the late Adelaide and pray to God to give them the strength to bear her tragic loss.’
Bungoma Senator and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang’ula also sent his condolences through his Twitter handle.
‘My heartfelt condolences to my brother Bonny Khalwale and his family following the loss of his first wife. May the good Lord rest her soul in eternal peace. Amen!’ he said.
Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala also sent his condolences, saying, ‘I have learnt with the deepest sorrow the passing on of Mama Adelaide Khalwale, wife of former Kakamega Senator Dr. Boni Khalwale. Accept my heartfelt condolences, that of my family and that of the great people of Kakamega County. Pole sana ndugu.’
